Stamen and Pistil are main reproductive parts of a flower.
i. Stamen
It consists of two parts, they are Anther and Filament
* Anther
The swollen tip of each stamen is called anther. It encloses in it a number of small granular structures called pollen grains. These are actually the male part of the flower and bear male gametes.
* Filament
The anther is joined to the thalamus through the filament. It is a long stalk like structure.
ii. Pistil
It consists of three parts. They are Stigma, Style, Ovary.
* Stigma
It is small, round and sticky part of the carpel located at the top of the style. Its function is to trap the pollen grains that fall on it.
* Style
It is a long, thin tube like structure which is swollen at the base. The swollen function end of the base that lies on thalamus is called ovary.
* Ovary
It is the swollen part of the carpel. It has a number of small structures called ovules. The ovules are actually the female part of the flower and bears female gamete.
Reproductive parts of a flower
Posted Date : 03-10-2022
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